Description

1,2-Dichloro-2-Ethoxyethane is a versatile chlorinated ether compound, also known by its CAS number 623-46-1. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and solvent in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its reactivity and specific solvation properties. It is primarily utilized by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for processes requiring a reactive chlorinated building block or a polar aprotic solvent.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of herbicides, pesticides, and other crop protection agents.
• Specialty Chemical Manufacturing: Acts as a precursor for dyes, pigments, and performance chemicals.
• Laboratory Reagent: Employed in research and development for organic reactions and as a specialty solvent.
• Polymer & Resin Modification: Can be used as a reactive modifier or cross-linking agent in polymer chemistry.
• Extraction & Purification Solvent: Utilized in specific extraction processes due to its selective solvation power.

Basic Information

Product Name	1,2-Dichloro-2-Ethoxyethane
CAS No.	623-46-1
Molecular Formula	C4H8Cl2O
Molecular Weight	143.01 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Ethoxy-1,2-dichloroethane; Ethyl 2,2-dichloroethyl ether; 1,2-Dichloroethyl ethyl ether; Dichloroethyl ethyl ether; β,β'-Dichloroethyl ether; NSC 60545; Ethane, 1,2-dichloro-2-ethoxy-
EINECS	210-795-0

Quality Control

Our 1,2-Dichloro-2-Ethoxyethane is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements of industrial and research applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming specifications for identity, purity, and impurity profiles.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong bases. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to standard
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Density (20°C)	1.18 - 1.22 g/mL
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.